Prediction: Rocket Lab Gets a New Neighbor in SpaceX

Rocket Lab's archrival may soon invade its home turf. Five years ago -- even before its IPO -- small rocket company and SpaceX rival Rocket Lab USA (RKLB 12.58%) had an announcement to make. Despite its name, Rocket Lab was primarily a New Zealand company at the time. Its founder lived there. It launched its rockets from there. For that matter, its only launch pad was located there. But fresh off its 10th successful rocket launch, Rocket Lab was raring to compete with America's most famous rocket company, S ...